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International Tourism Development MA

Key Facts

  • Level

    Master'sPG MA

  • Duration

    Full Time: 1 Year

  • Starting

    September

Updated 18/02/2025

Updated 18/02/2025

Get in touch

For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

international@northampton.ac.uk
44 (0)1604 892134

Overview


Please note this course has closed recruitment for 2025.

Effective management of tourism development is essential for the future of destinations, communities and the travel and tourism industry. The term ‘over-tourism’ and its associated global impacts has highlighted a real and urgent need for managers who are capable of developing the tourism industry in a sustainable way.

The University of Northampton’s MA tourism development degree provides students with higher-level knowledge, skills and capabilities to pursue a specialist career in a broad range of areas in the tourism industry across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

Highlights


  • Industry Placement Option year available for this MA Tourism Development course.
  • The International Tourism Development programme offers two points of entry.
  • Study trip opportunities are available.

 

Entry Requirements


To be accepted onto this MA International Tourism Development degree, you will normally need to hold a recognised First or Second Class Honours degree from a UK university (or an international equivalent).

Course Content


Fees and Funding


2025/26 Tuition Fees

Fees quoted for this masters in International Tourism Development relate to study in the Academic Year 2025/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK: £8,500
  • International: £17,495
  • Year 2 Placement Fee: TBC * (for placements starting in September 2026 or January 2027)

*The placement fee amount will only be charged to you after you secure a placement and are enrolled on the work based project in year 2 of your course. You will not be charged this fee if you do not secure a work placement.

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Careers and Employability


If you are interested in pursuing a specialist career in destination management, sustainable tourism management or international development, then studying the International Tourism Development MA is an ideal progression for you. University of Northampton graduates have gone on to work within development organisations, NGOs, aid organisations, post conflict and disaster charities, as well as public and private sector tourism organisations.

Campus Facilities


As an MA International Tourism Development degree student, you will have access to on-campus facilities, study areas, and services. These facilities should help provide you with the surroundings and support you need to complete your master’s degree studies.

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